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Florence: Statue of David & Duomo Guided Tour with Tickets

Discover Florence through its most iconic masterpieces, from Michelangelo’s David to the city’s legendary Cathedral.

Quick Details

  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Tour Type: Small Group Tour
  • Entry tickets are included: Accademia Gallery, Duomo, Baptistery, Opera Museum, Basilica of Santa Reparata, Optional Giotto's Bell Tower (if option selected)
  • Schedule: This tour runs every day except Mondays.
  • Start Time: 9:00 / 10:00 / 14:30 (depending on season)
  • Meeting point: We meet in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco. Your guide will have a signboard that says “Walks In Europe.”

Florence: Statue of David & Duomo Guided Tour with Tickets

Where art isn’t just seen — it’s understood.

Discover Florence’s greatest masterpieces in a richer way: through the eyes of an expert who brings the city’s genius to life. Enjoy skip-the-line access, intimate group sizes, and a journey that reveals how Renaissance Florence shaped the world — and why these treasures still move us today.

Meet your local guide in Piazza San Marco and walk straight into the Accademia Gallery with priority access. Stand face-to-face with Michelangelo’s David — not only a stunning sculpture, but a symbol of human courage and possibility. Learn how a single block of marble became the icon of an entire era, and explore other influential works that helped define the Renaissance.

Continue to the beating heart of Florence: the monumental Piazza del Duomo. As the dome rises above you, uncover stories of ambition and brilliance — from Brunelleschi’s engineering marvel to the spiritual symbolism woven into every detail of the Cathedral and its surrounding monuments.

Depending on your chosen departure time, step inside the Cathedral on afternoon tours or admire its Gothic façade in the morning. Either way, your guide reveals the meaning and legacy behind this extraordinary structure.

Your journey continues to St. John’s Baptistery, home to gilded mosaics that shimmer with centuries-old artisan skill, and the famed “Gates of Paradise” that once welcomed Florentines into the faith. Then enter the Opera del Duomo Museum to see original masterpieces — Donatello’s moving sculptures, the real Gates of Paradise, and Michelangelo’s deeply personal Pietà — preserved just steps from where they once stood.

For those seeking a final moment of wonder, add an optional self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower. Each step rewards you with expanding city views, from Florence’s terracotta skyline to the soft Tuscan hills and the Arno winding below — a panoramic reminder of why this city continues to inspire dreamers.

Itinerary
  • Meeting Point: Monument of Manfredo Fanti, Piazza San Marco
  • Accademia Gallery
  • Piazza del Duomo
  • Florence Cathedral (entry included on afternoon tours only)
  • Duomo Museum
  • Baptistery
  • Optional Giotto’s Bell Tower Climb (on your own)
Highlights
  • Stand in front of David — and truly get it
    Feel the scale, emotion, and genius of Michelangelo’s masterpiece with stories that make the marble come alive.

  • Discover Florence’s heart through its symbols
    Understand why the Duomo isn’t just a church — it’s a monument to innovation, faith, and the city’s bold character.

  • Let an expert guide reveal what guidebooks can’t
    Hear the surprising details, human struggles, and artistic breakthroughs hidden behind each masterpiece.

  • See the Renaissance as a revolution — not a chapter
    Learn how Florence changed the course of history, and why these works still shape modern culture.

  • Experience sacred spaces with intention
    Enter the Cathedral (afternoon tours) or explore its façade (morning tours), knowing the meaning behind every detail.

  • Get closer, understand deeper, enjoy more
    Skip the line at the Accademia and move through the city with ease — more time exploring, zero frustration.

  • Look out over Florence and feel like you’ve earned it
    Add a self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for breathtaking views that reward every step.

Included
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery
  • Cathedral Visit (only afternoon tours include entry)
  • Ghiberti Pass (Baptistery, Duomo Museum, Basilica of Santa Reparata)
  • Optional Giotto’s Bell Tower climb (if selected)
  • Small-group tour for a more personal experience
  • Professional licensed expert guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide better
Excluded
  • Transport to the meeting point
  • Climbing Brunelleschi’s Dome
Restrictions
  • The interior visit of the Cathedral is only available on afternoon tours.
  • This tour is not suitable for pregnant women or those suffering from heart conditions, dizziness, or claustrophobia.
  • This tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users.
  • Sandals, shoes with heels and flip-flops, slippers, and clogs, as well as shorts or skirts above the knees, are not allowed inside the Cathedral. Please bring a scarf to cover up before entering.
  • You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with the cathedral’s dress requirements.
  • Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension and bags designed to be worn on the back are not allowed.
  • Please kindly consider that unannounced renovation work may occur during the off-season.
  • The baptistery is currently undergoing restoration of the vault’s mosaics.
Essential Information
  • Florence can be very warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
  • Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
  • Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Meeting Point

We meet in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco. Your guide will have a signboard that says “Walks In Europe.”

Address: P.za di San Marco, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

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  • Adults
    No Bell Tower Access
    99€
  • Adults
    Bell Tower Included
    109€

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